Western medicine & lifestyle support
Meet Dr Andrew Sun,
your specialist GP
Dr Andrew Sun is a specialist GP (FRACGP) with an integrative approach. He leads the Western medicine side of Sun Health Clinic: health checks, diagnosis, pathology, medication and ongoing care that keeps you on track.
Dr Andrew's approach is holistic and intentional. Understand your health before treating it, build on the foundations of sleep, strength, stress and metabolism, and use medication where appropriate.
Dr Andrew consults in English and Mandarin.
Philosophy
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Measure what matters
Targeted tests that guide decisions, not testing for its own sake.
Your first consult starts with a full history, examination and review of your medications and supplements. Tests are then guided by your symptoms and history. For many of our patients, simple markers such as iron, vitamin D or blood sugar reveal deficiencies or early changes that are common and easy to address. Dr Andrew may also select less common tests specific to your condition.
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Treat what’s in the way
We start with what’s holding you back most.
For some of our patients that’s chronic pain, chronic stress and poor sleep. For others it’s weight, skin or low energy. Ongoing activation of the stress response can disrupt sleep, digestion and blood-sugar control, so calming it often helps other treatment work. Depending on your needs, that may involve medication, acupuncture or practical tools for home.
3
Build your foundations
Movement and nutrition as medicine, the core of prevention.
Muscle is metabolically active tissue. Resistance training improves insulin sensitivity, slows age-related muscle loss and supports bone density, and enough protein helps you build and keep that muscle. Alongside balanced eating, these are the foundations of preventative health, protecting your metabolism, strength and independence as you age.
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Small habits, regular reviews
Small daily changes, reviewed and adjusted over time.
Regular movement breaks, short “exercise snacks”, enough water and a consistent sleep routine all add up. Small habits you can keep tend to outlast dramatic, short-lived change. We’ll remind you when your review is due, so we can check your progress, results and medications and adjust your plan as life changes.
Symptoms & programs
Western medicine & lifestyle support FAQ
Do I need a referral to see Dr Andrew?
How is this different to a consult with my regular GP?
Can Dr Andrew manage my diabetes, blood pressure or cholesterol?
Do you offer medical weight loss?
What does ‘muscle as medicine’ mean?
Will I be pushed onto medication?
Do you offer Chinese-speaking consultations?